Residency
Mexico — Residency: Digital Nomad Visa
Mexico has no dedicated digital nomad visa; remote workers can apply for temporary residence through the economic-solvency route at a Mexican consulate. Consulates list two ways to qualify: an average bank balance over the previous 12 months, or monthly income from employment or pension over the previous 6 months, with the amounts set by each consulate. For example, the Las Vegas consulate's 2026 page lists about US$78,025 average balance or about US$4,630 monthly income, San Diego lists US$75,950 or US$4,510, and New York lists US$71,500 or US$4,200 and requires an employer letter permitting remote work from abroad. The visa is generally for stays of more than 180 days and up to four years. Figures vary by consulate and change often, so confirm the amount with the consulate that will process your application.
Key facts
- Mexico has no dedicated digital nomad visa; remote workers use the temporary resident visa based on economic solvency.
- Two ways to qualify: average bank balance over 12 months, or monthly income from employment or pension over 6 months; consulates set the amounts.
- 2026 examples: Las Vegas about US$78,025 balance or US$4,630 monthly income; San Diego US$75,950 or US$4,510; New York US$71,500 or US$4,200.
- Remote workers need an employer letter stating position, seniority, salary and agreement to the plan to work remotely from Mexico.
- The visa is generally for stays of more than 180 days and up to four years; confirm amounts with the consulate that will process the application.
Common mistakes
- Using one consulate's income threshold for another — each consulate sets its own amount.